Sports medicine expert says new rules, not new helmets, will prevent concussions

Macalester football practice
Macalester College football players practice rushing the passer. Sports medicine experts worry that players will suffer long term consequences from concussions sustained during games.
MPR photo/Jim Bickal

Dr. William Roberts, chair of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for the Minnesota State High School League says concussions will be cease to exist with new rules, not new helmets.

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